faire de vieux os

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French

Etymology

Literally, to make old bones.

Pronunciation

Verb

faire de vieux os

  1. to live long, to make it to old age, to grow old
    Synonym: faire long feu
  2. to stay long, to stay for long, to stay up late
    Synonym: la faire longue

Usage notes

  • Often used in the negative: ne pas faire de vieux os (not to last long).